Columbus in Luna County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)
In Memory of Citizens Killed / In Memory of Thirteenth Cavalry
Pancho Villa Raid of 1916
[Side A:]
Citizens Killed – March 9, 1916
W. A. Davidson Harry Davis James T. Dean Dr. H. M. Hart Bessie James C.C. Miller C.D. Miller J. J. Moore Wm. T. Ritchie J. W. Walker
[Side B:]
In Memory
Soldiers Killed - March 9, 1916
Pvt. Thomas F. Butler Sgt. Mark A. Dobbs Pvt. Fred A. Griffin Pvt. Frank T. Kindval Sgt. John G. Nievergelt Cpl. Paul Simon Pvt. Jessie P. Taylor Cpl. Harry E. Wiswell
Erected 1991 by Columbus Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1885.
Location. 31° 49.676′ N, 107° 38.397′ W. Marker is in Columbus, New Mexico, in Luna County. Marker is on State Road 11 at milepost 3, on the right when traveling north. Marker is just south of the railroad station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NM 88029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Southern Pacific Railroad Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); United States Custom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Pancho Villa State Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Aero Squadron Airfield (about 600 feet away); Last Hostile Action by Foreign Troops (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pancho Villa State Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pancho Villas Raid (approx. 0.2 miles away); Columbus (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 925 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.